Description
Tropical coconut custard pie brings creamy Caribbean comfort to your dessert table. Silky filling nestled in a buttery crust promises sweet indulgence you’ll savor with every luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
Sweeteners and Flavorings:
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Thickeners:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon flaked coconut
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C), ensuring an even temperature for optimal baking.
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine sugar and softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, whisking after each addition to create a uniform texture.
- Gently fold flour into the wet ingredients, stirring until completely integrated without overmixing.
- Pour milk into the batter, then add 1 cup of flaked coconut and vanilla extract, blending until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Transfer the silky custard mixture into an unbaked pie crust, spreading it carefully to ensure an even surface.
- Delicately sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of flaked coconut across the top of the pie for a decorative and flavorful finish.
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and a set custard consistency.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool completely, which helps the custard stabilize and enhances the flavor profile.
- Slice and serve at room temperature, revealing the luscious coconut-infused custard beneath a delicate, toasted coconut topping.
Notes
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Toast the coconut flakes lightly before adding to enhance the nutty, rich flavor profile.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with almond or coconut flour to maintain the pie’s delicate consistency.
- Chill the pie thoroughly to allow the custard to set completely, resulting in cleaner slices and more intense flavor development.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 316 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg